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May
30, 2001
IT
Consultancy AppsTech Extends Global Reach By Acquiring
Apprio; Move Also Enhances Firm's Applications Hosting
Capabilities & Boosts Government Portfolio
Application Technologies, Inc., a leader in information
technology (IT) consulting for multinational corporations
and governments, today announced an agreement to acquire
Apprio Inc., a full service, Oracle-based ASP and systems
integrator based in Vienna, VA. The transaction will help
drive AppsTech's global expansion by enabling the company
to benefit from Apprio's strong customer relationships and
experience in Asia and Latin America, and will help
AppsTech expand its presence in world government markets.
In addition, the acquisition will enhance AppsTech's
applications hosting capabilities.
"This transaction brings together exceptionally
talented professionals and impressive client lists from
both companies to create an even stronger, more capable
AppsTech," said AppsTech CEO Rebecca Enonchong.
"The synergies between Apprio and AppsTech are
remarkable. Apprio's deep commitment to client service and
its global perspective, both of which we share, made the
company particularly attractive to us," said
Enonchong.
Under the terms of the agreement, AppsTech will acquire
all of Apprio's assets and assume all of its obligations
to current employees and existing clients. The financial
terms of the acquisition agreement between the two
privately held companies were not disclosed. Apprio
specializes in the deployment of e-business solutions
powered by Oracle's E-Business Suite 11i and focuses on
the telecommunications, financial services and education
markets. Its clients include Global One, Global
Telesystems, Net2000, XML Solutions, the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, and the U.S. Census
Department.
"We are very pleased to be joining forces with
AppsTech and are confident this move will enhance the
delivery of services to customers of both companies,"
said Apprio CEO Darryl Britt. "We've admired
AppsTech's vision and corporate strategy and we now look
forward to playing an important role in the worldwide
expansion of the company," said Britt.
About Apprio Apprio Inc. is a full service, Oracle-based
ASP and systems integrator headquartered in Vienna, VA.
The company provides implementation, consulting,
development, hosting and support services to customers in
numerous industries, including, telecom, retail, financial
services, manufacturing, real estate, government and
education. More information about Apprio can be found at www.apprioinc.com.
About AppsTech Application Technologies Inc. (AppsTech)
selects, builds, implements and supports comprehensive
e-business solutions for multinational corporations and
governments worldwide. The company utilizes
industry-leading brands such as Oracle, SAP and PeopleSoft,
offering clients a one-stop shop for their IT and other
operational needs. With offices in North America, Europe
and Africa, AppsTech is staffed with multilingual,
multicultural professionals who have expertise in finance,
business analysis and information technology.
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